The U.S. Department of Agriculture imposed sanctions on CFG Produce Inc. in Lantana, TX, for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include barring the business and the principal operators of the business from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

Canadawide Fruits and Les Entreprises Pitre, one of the largest berry producers in Canada, have partnered with Bleu & Bon, a company specializing in the processing of berries. Together, these three companies are joining forces and expertise to develop an even more diverse range of fruit-based products.

With the holiday’s right around the corner, here is an update of some of the more popular items in the produce aisle. 

Dümmen Orange participated in numerous industry poinsettia trials in North America over the past few weeks. Trial locations included Sawaya Gardens, N.G. Heimos Greenhouses and Millstadt Young Plants, Vaandrager Nurseries, Lucas Greenhouses and Plantpeddler.

Fresh Express will launch its 2025 wellness initiative: the #FreshStartChallenge. The campaign aims to empower consumers to embrace the new year with intention and energy. The 2025 #FreshStartChallenge will inspire participants to focus on holistic well-being through a series of themed weekly challenges designed to help them prioritize their health and lifestyle goals, including Nutrition Boost, Fitness Focus, Mindful Moments and Connection and Self-Care.

D'Arrigo New York hosted its annual holiday party following the New York Produce Show on Dec. 11. Each year the company host its employees, customers and suppliers at an iconic New York City location. The reception captures the holiday spirit of the city—with views of the Rockefeller Center tree and Saint Patrick's Cathedral.